CONTACT: Emily.Lang@FloridaDEP.gov ~Eco-Friendly Landscaping Practices Help Protect Natural Resources~ Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ (FFL) is the state’s premier program promoting sustainable alternatives to conventional landscaping. The program’s nine …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 18, 2023 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Yesterday, Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet invested more than $17.7 million to acquire five properties across the state that will be designated for conservation. Read what …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 28, 2022 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – During the past four years, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has made historic investments to protect our environmental resources. Through Executive Order 19-12, Governor DeSantis laid out a …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 12, 2022 Use courtesy of the Executive Office of the Governor. FLAGLER BEACH, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis joined local officials in Flagler and Volusia counties to assess damage from Hurricane Nicole due to coastal …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 10, 2022 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was at the State Emergency Operations Center to monitor and issue updates on Tropical Storm Nicole. Nicole made landfall as a Category 1 Hurricane near Vero Beach early …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 9, 2022 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis gave an update on state preparation efforts ahead of Tropical Storm Nicole and urged Floridians to listen to local emergency management officials for updates related to …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 8, 2022 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis traveled to Fort Myers Beach to give updates on recovery efforts in areas that have been impacted by Hurricane Ian. Floridians continue to show resiliency through …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 5, 2022 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis traveled to Lee County to give updates, survey impacted areas and to deliver supplies to Sanibel Island. While visiting Matlacha in Lee County, the Governor announced the …
The City of West Miami held a groundbreaking ceremony for Phase III of the Potable Water Improvement System Project funded by DEP, following approval from Governor Ron DeSantis. An amount of $2 million will start the work on the west side of the city. DEP …
DEP Secretary Shawn Hamilton joined a boat tour of the Homosassa Springs and Kings Bay restoration projects, where work is focused on removing algal mats above and below the water surface. Once the removal is complete, projects begin to restore native …
DEP is proud to be part of these important projects that will provide the historic community of American Beach on Amelia Island with a new water distribution system and wastewater collection system. American Beach received more than $12 million in funding …
DWRA’s Nonpoint Source (NPS) Management Program previewed new episodes of season two of the successful Flip My Florida Yard television show at a Lunch and Learn. Fresh popcorn was served as the Division had a sneak peek at the first two episodes. Flip My …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 3, 2022 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received a briefing at the State Emergency Operations Center and will continue to travel to areas impacted by Hurricane Ian. Yesterday, the Governor visited Sarasota and …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 3, 2022 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Yesterday, Governor Ron DeSantis visited North Port and Arcadia to give updates on the response effort, survey impacted areas, distribute hot meals, and meet with survivors in Sarasota and DeSoto …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Aug. 23, 2022 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet invested more than $56 million to acquire seven properties across the state that will be designated for conservation. Read what environmental …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Aug. 23, 2022 Photo by Carlton Ward Jr./Wildpath TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet invested more than $56 million to acquire seven properties across the state that will be designated for …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Aug. 8, 2022 Florida flatwoods, Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve State Park TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has acquired 240 acres that will expand the boundaries of Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 27, 2022 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Governor Ron DeSantis and Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary Shawn Hamilton announce the award of $8 million from the Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget for 31 coral projects …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 22, 2022 ~Biscayne Bay Aquatic Preserves Led Restoration Effort in South Florida~ Contractors removing debris from Northern Biscayne Bay. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 18, 2022 2020 Jim Stevenson Resource Manager of the Year Dylan Gavagni. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announces the recognition of Dylan Gavagni, former manager of St. Sebastian …
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